'Arctic Rising' in Rome

A polar bear wonders in the area close to the Vatican City to demand immediate global action to protect the Arctic from destructive oil drilling. The activity is part of the 'Arctic Rising' actions which follow the rising sun across the globe on the longest day, June 21st. Greenpeace is campaigning for a global sanctuary around the north pole, and a ban on oil drilling and unsustainable fishing in the wider Arctic.

Unique identifier: GP044OR

Type: Image

Shoot date: 21/06/2012

Locations: Europe, Italy, Rome

Credit line: © Francesco Alesi / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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'Arctic Rising' in Rome

A Greenpeace activist dressed as a polar bear in Rome demands immediate global action to protect the Arctic. The activity is part of the 'Arctic Rising' where polar bears descend on famous buildings and landmarks across the world. The global actions follow the rising sun across the globe on the longest day, June 21st. On this day the sun never sets on the Arctic. Greenpeace is campaigning for a global sanctuary around the north pole, and a ban on oil drilling and unsustainable fishing in the wider Arctic.

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